February 15, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Open Streets Events in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition is working to bring Open Streets event to Minneapolis this summer, and are looking for volunteers to help with some of the work involved. Open Streets events typically close down a street for several hours, often … Continue reading
February 14, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Transportation Cuts This Week?
Transportation Nation and the League of American Bicyclists are reporting that this week may be critical for budgeted 2011 investments in transportation and infrastructure. House Republicans want to cut nearly $15.5 billion from the section of the budget carrying transportation … Continue reading
February 12, 2011
by julie
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This is pretty cool. Strasbourg, France, is planning to reduce speed limits throughout the city to 30km/hour, or about 18mph, as an initiative to protect cyclists and pedestrians. Speed limits in much of the city are already 30km, but drivers … Continue reading
February 11, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Myths & Facts: Transport Funding
With new legislatures and a new Congress in session, it’s a fine season to review some of the myths and truths of transportation funding and bicycle advocacy. Myth: Roads are paid for via user fees, so bicyclists are getting free … Continue reading
February 10, 2011
by julie
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I love DC Streetsblog, because they’re in the capitol and thus have all kinds of opportunity to access members of Congress, congressional hearings, you name it — and they provide awesome, targeted coverage. Today, they published an interview with US … Continue reading